Shelties make great pals for peabody veterinary clients.
Shelties are popular companions among veterinary clients. We advise that the sheltie is well mannered and ranked 6th among breeds for understanding voice commands and intelligence.
The breed originated as a herding dog and is a descendant of the Collie. The Sheltie is a descendant of small specimens of the Scottish Collie and the King Charles Spaniel. It was developed to tend the diminutive sheep of the Shetland Islands. Today it is raised as a farm dog and family pet. The medical issues seen with shelties often involve eye abnormalities, dermatological conditions and MDR1 GENE mutations which renders this breed at times sensitive to a variety of medications.
The shelties we see are human dependent, live a long time and are easy patients for veterinarians. Sam is a typical example, and at an advanced age is great company and always welcoming to guests and pet lovers.








